Best Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes Around Seattle
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Olallie State Park, a great place for a kid-friendly fall hike. Photo: iStock
Twin Falls, North Bend
Distance: 2.5 miles round trip, 300 feet of elevation gain
Location: You will find the Twin Falls Trailhead (part of Olallie State Park) off Interstate 90 near North Bend.
Description: One of the classic family hikes in our region and accessible year-round, Twin Falls is particularly pretty in October. Bigleaf maples mixed into the mostly coniferous forest are responsible for much of the subtle fall color along this kid-friendly hike to two waterfalls. Moss in many shades of green contribute nicely to the autumn palette as well. You need a Discover Pass to park a vehicle at all state parks.
Directions: From exit 34 off I-90 (about 31 miles from Seattle), turn right at the end of the exit ramp and proceed a little more than half a mile to Southeast 159th Street. Continue another half-mile to the Twin Falls Trailhead.
Next stop: Swan Creek
